Overview
Trade sector: an overview of conformity processes
In export and import, the decisive factor is the target market's conformity regime: in some countries, pre-shipment verification of conformity (PVoC, SONCAP, SABER) is a customs requirement. A shipment without a certificate is held at customs or returned.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Trade sector: what do we test?
- 01Any product intended for export
- 02Imported products and distribution
- 03Shipment and customs processes
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Trade supply chain needs are under one roof.
All services
Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- AOAC 2003.06determination of fat in food
- AOAC 2005.06determination of mycotoxin (HPLC) in food
- AOAC 2007.01multiple pesticide residues in food (QuEChERS)
- AOAC 923.03determination of total ash in food
- AOAC 925.10determination of moisture in bakery products
- AOAC 984.27Calcium, copper, iron and magnesium in baby formula
- AOAC 985.29total dietary fiber in food
- AOAC 990.12aerobic plate counting in food (Petrifilm)
- AOAC 991.14Coliform and E. coli count in food
- AOAC 991.20Determination of nitrogen and protein in milk using Kjeldahl
- AOAC 996.06Determination of fatty acids and trans fats in food
- AOAC 999.10determination of lead, cadmium, zinc, copper and iron in food
- EN 1186total migration in food contact materials
- EN 12822determination of vitamin E (HPLC) in food
- 16 CFR 1610flammability of clothing textiles
- 16 CFR 1630Flammability in carpets and rugs
- 16 CFR Part 1203Safety specification for bicycle helmets
- 16 CFR Part 1610Flammability in clothing textiles
- 16 CFR Part 1615flammability in children's pajamas (size 0–6X)
- 16 CFR Part 1616flammability in children's pajamas (size 7–14)
- 16 CFR Part 1630Flammability in carpets and rugs
- AATCC 100antibacterial finishing effectiveness in textile
- AATCC 107color fastness to water
- AATCC 118oil repellent feature on fabric
- AATCC 124Wrinkles in fabric appearance after washing
- AATCC 135Dimensional change in washing
- AATCC 15color fastness to sweat
- AATCC 16color fastness to light
- IEC 60335Safety in home and similar electrical devices
- IEC 61010Safety in measuring, control and laboratory devices
- IEC 62368Security in audio, video and information technology devices
- IEC 60601-1Basic safety in medical electrical devices
- CSA C22.2Canadian electrical equipment safety standards
- EN 12102Noise measurement in heat pumps and air conditioners
- EN 14511Performance and capacity in heat pumps and air conditioners
- EN 14825Seasonal performance in air conditioners and heat pumps
- EN 62115safety in electric toys
- IEC 60034rotary electric machines
- IEC 60112Comparative tracking index in solid insulation materials
- IEC 60204-1electrical equipment safety in machines
- IEC 60227PVC insulated cables
- IEC 60228conductors of insulated cables
- UN 38.3Transport safety tests on lithium batteries
- ISO 11607end product sterile barrier packaging
- ASTM D3985oxygen permeability (OTR)
- ASTM D4728random vibration in packaging
- ASTM D5276free fall test on packages
- ASTM D642compression testing of packages
- ASTM D999vibration testing on packaging
- ASTM F1249water vapor permeability (WVTR)
- ASTM F1980accelerated aging in packaging
- ASTM F88peeling resistance in sealing seam
- ISTApackaging transport performance test series
- ASTM D1434Gas permeability in plastic film and sheet
- ASTM D1709free falling dart impact resistance in plastic film
- ASTM D3330peel adhesion on pressure sensitive tape
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
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